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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.18, 721.62 and 319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.18, 721.62 and 319.72 is: 479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.18 : 721.62 = 319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.18/721.62 = 319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.18x = 721.62 × 319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.18x = 230,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,716.35/481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.48

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