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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.26, 721.56 and 318.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.26, 721.56 and 318.45 is: 477.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.26 : 721.56 = 318.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.26/721.56 = 318.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.26x = 721.56 × 318.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.26x = 229,780.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,780.78/481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.46

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