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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.05, 670.07 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.05, 670.07 and 320.27 is: 441.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.05 : 670.07 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.05/670.07 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.05x = 670.07 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.05x = 214,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,600.77/486.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.52

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