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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.94, 602.28 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.94, 602.28 and 320.76 is: 480.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.94 : 602.28 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.94/602.28 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.94x = 602.28 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.94x = 193,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,187.33/401.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.64

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