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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.17, 596.68 and 320.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.17, 596.68 and 320.71 is: 480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.17 : 596.68 = 320.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.17/596.68 = 320.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.17x = 596.68 × 320.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.17x = 191,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,361.24/398.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.60

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