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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.98, 685.71 and 320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.98, 685.71 and 320.18 is: 480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.98 : 685.71 = 320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.98/685.71 = 320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.98x = 685.71 × 320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.98x = 219,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,547.20/456.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.44

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