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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.32, 722.04 and 319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.32, 722.04 and 319.60 is: 478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.32 : 722.04 = 319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.32/722.04 = 319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.32x = 722.04 × 319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.32x = 230,763.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,763.98/482.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.45

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