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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.05, 600.54 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.05, 600.54 and 320.66 is: 478.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.05 : 600.54 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.05/600.54 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.05x = 600.54 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.05x = 192,567.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,567.55/402.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.96

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