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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 720.54 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 720.54 and 318.60 is: 476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 720.54 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/720.54 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 720.54 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 229,564.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,564.04/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.95

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