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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.12, 721.68 and 310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.12, 721.68 and 310 is: 465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.12 : 721.68 = 310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.12/721.68 = 310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.12x = 721.68 × 310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.12x = 223,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,720.80/481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.00

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