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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 618.93 and 320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 618.93 and 320.01 is: 479.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 618.93 = 320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/618.93 = 320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 618.93 × 320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 198,063.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,063.79/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.81

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