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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.24, 720.63 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.24, 720.63 and 318.42 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.24 : 720.63 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.24/720.63 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.24x = 720.63 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.24x = 229,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,463.00/481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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