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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.03, 720.04 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.03, 720.04 and 317.68 is: 476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.03 : 720.04 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.03/720.04 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.03x = 720.04 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.03x = 228,738.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,738.71/480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.51

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