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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.04, 670.60 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.04, 670.60 and 320.20 is: 441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.04 : 670.60 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.04/670.60 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.04x = 670.60 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.04x = 214,726.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,726.12/486.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.79

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