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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.18, 720.12 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.18, 720.12 and 318.72 is: 477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.18 : 720.12 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.18/720.12 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.18x = 720.12 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.18x = 229,516.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,516.65/480.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.98

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