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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.80, 723.66 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.80, 723.66 and 319.88 is: 480.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.80 : 723.66 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.80/723.66 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.80x = 723.66 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.80x = 231,484.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,484.36/481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.46

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