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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 495.07 and 320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 495.07 and 320.46 is: 481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 495.07 = 320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/495.07 = 320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 495.07 × 320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 158,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,650.13/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.37

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