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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.00, 670.79 and 320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.00, 670.79 and 320.23 is: 441.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.00 : 670.79 = 320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.00/670.79 = 320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.00x = 670.79 × 320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.00x = 214,807.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,807.52/486.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.99

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