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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.17, 723.27 and 320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.17, 723.27 and 320.98 is: 481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.17 : 723.27 = 320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.17/723.27 = 320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.17x = 723.27 × 320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.17x = 232,155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,155.20/482.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.48

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