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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 493.47 and 320.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 493.47 and 320.25 is: 479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 493.47 = 320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/493.47 = 320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 493.47 × 320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 158,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,033.77/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.59

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