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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.70, 512.82 and 320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.70, 512.82 and 320.46 is: 480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.70 : 512.82 = 320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.70/512.82 = 320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.70x = 512.82 × 320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.70x = 164,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,338.30/341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.94

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