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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 492.68 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 492.68 and 320.56 is: 479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 492.68 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/492.68 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 492.68 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 157,933.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,933.07/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.46

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