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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 721.60 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 721.60 and 319.08 is: 478.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 721.60 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/721.60 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 721.60 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 230,248.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,248.13/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.61

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