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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.88, 695.97 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.88, 695.97 and 320.16 is: 479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.88 : 695.97 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.88/695.97 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.88x = 695.97 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.88x = 222,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,821.76/464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.31

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