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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.45, 497.90 and 320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.45, 497.90 and 320.92 is: 480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.45 : 497.90 = 320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.45/497.90 = 320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.45x = 497.90 × 320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.45x = 159,783.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,783.58/332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.62

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