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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.07, 721.61 and 319.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.07, 721.61 and 319.07 is: 478.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.07 : 721.61 = 319.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.07/721.61 = 319.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.07x = 721.61 × 319.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.07x = 230,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,244.10/481.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.61

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