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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.23, 670.22 and 320.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.23, 670.22 and 320.37 is: 441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.23 : 670.22 = 320.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.23/670.22 = 320.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.23x = 670.22 × 320.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.23x = 214,716.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,716.78/486.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.60

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