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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.82, 722.79 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.82, 722.79 and 320.10 is: 479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.82 : 722.79 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.82/722.79 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.82x = 722.79 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.82x = 231,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,365.08/482.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.20

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