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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 480.90 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 480.90 and 279.92 is: 419.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 480.90 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/480.90 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 480.90 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 134,613.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,613.53/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.41

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