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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.76, 993.12 and 320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.76, 993.12 and 320 is: 480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.76 : 993.12 = 320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.76/993.12 = 320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.76x = 993.12 × 320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.76x = 317,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,798.40/661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.23

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