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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.68, 722.37 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.68, 722.37 and 320.22 is: 480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.68 : 722.37 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.68/722.37 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.68x = 722.37 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.68x = 231,317.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,317.32/481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.23

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