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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 695.87 and 320.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 695.87 and 320.55 is: 480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 695.87 = 320.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/695.87 = 320.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 695.87 × 320.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 223,061.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,061.13/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.82

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