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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 498.60 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 498.60 and 320.56 is: 479.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 498.60 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/498.60 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 498.60 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 159,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,831.22/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.92

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