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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.96, 723.07 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.96, 723.07 and 320.32 is: 479.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.96 : 723.07 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.96/723.07 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.96x = 723.07 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.96x = 231,613.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,613.78/482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.57

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