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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.52, 655.98 and 320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.52, 655.98 and 320 is: 441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.52 : 655.98 = 320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.52/655.98 = 320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.52x = 655.98 × 320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.52x = 209,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,913.60/475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.44

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