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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.71, 602.69 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.71, 602.69 and 320.72 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.71 : 602.69 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.71/602.69 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.71x = 602.69 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.71x = 193,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,290.12/402.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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