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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 993.52 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 993.52 and 320.16 is: 480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 993.52 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/993.52 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 993.52 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 318,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,085.36/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.55

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