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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.20, 721.80 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.20, 721.80 and 316.98 is: 475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.20 : 721.80 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.20/721.80 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.20x = 721.80 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.20x = 228,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,796.16/481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.47

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