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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 620.70 and 320.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 620.70 and 320.11 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 620.70 = 320.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/620.70 = 320.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 620.70 × 320.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 198,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,690.68/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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