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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.41, 720.61 and 318.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.41, 720.61 and 318.05 is: 477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.41 : 720.61 = 318.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.41/720.61 = 318.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.41x = 720.61 × 318.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.41x = 229,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,188.42/480.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.07

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