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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.47, 485.74 and 320.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.47, 485.74 and 320.95 is: 481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.47 : 485.74 = 320.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.47/485.74 = 320.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.47x = 485.74 × 320.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.47x = 155,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,895.82/323.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.96

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