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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.99, 480.56 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.99, 480.56 and 295.47 is: 442.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.99 : 480.56 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.99/480.56 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.99x = 480.56 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.99x = 141,989.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,989.59/320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.36

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