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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.06, 720.90 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.06, 720.90 and 317.66 is: 477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.06 : 720.90 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.06/720.90 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.06x = 720.90 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.06x = 228,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,997.49/480.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.02

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