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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.99, 481.16 and 286.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.99, 481.16 and 286.61 is: 429.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.99 : 481.16 = 286.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.99/481.16 = 286.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.99x = 481.16 × 286.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.99x = 137,903.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,903.58/320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.63

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