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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.19, 722.59 and 318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.19, 722.59 and 318.78 is: 478.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.19 : 722.59 = 318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.19/722.59 = 318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.19x = 722.59 × 318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.19x = 230,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,346.44/481.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.71

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