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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.96, 720.07 and 318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.96, 720.07 and 318.32 is: 476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.96 : 720.07 = 318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.96/720.07 = 318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.96x = 720.07 × 318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.96x = 229,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,212.68/480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.57

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