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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.24, 721.86 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.24, 721.86 and 318.52 is: 477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.24 : 721.86 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.24/721.86 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.24x = 721.86 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.24x = 229,926.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,926.85/481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.78

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