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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.96, 721.57 and 319.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.96, 721.57 and 319.32 is: 478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.96 : 721.57 = 319.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.96/721.57 = 319.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.96x = 721.57 × 319.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.96x = 230,411.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,411.73/481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.07

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