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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.78, 595.46 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.78, 595.46 and 320.66 is: 481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.78 : 595.46 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.78/595.46 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.78x = 595.46 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.78x = 190,940.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,940.20/396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.22

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