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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.08, 698.98 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.08, 698.98 and 320.88 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.08 : 698.98 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.08/698.98 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.08x = 698.98 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.08x = 224,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,288.70/467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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