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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 482.52 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 482.52 and 320.56 is: 480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 482.52 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/482.52 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 482.52 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 154,676.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,676.61/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.36

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