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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 712.80 and 320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 712.80 and 320.93 is: 481.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 712.80 = 320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/712.80 = 320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 712.80 × 320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 228,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,758.90/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.15

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