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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.45, 721.59 and 319.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.45, 721.59 and 319.18 is: 478.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.45 : 721.59 = 319.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.45/721.59 = 319.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.45x = 721.59 × 319.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.45x = 230,317.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,317.10/481.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.38

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