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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.52, 723.36 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.52, 723.36 and 319.52 is: 480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.52 : 723.36 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.52/723.36 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.52x = 723.36 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.52x = 231,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,127.99/481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.00

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