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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.87, 720.94 and 316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.87, 720.94 and 316.39 is: 474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.87 : 720.94 = 316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.87/720.94 = 316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.87x = 720.94 × 316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.87x = 228,094.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,094.60/480.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.34

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