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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.08, 724.58 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.08, 724.58 and 320.88 is: 481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.08 : 724.58 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.08/724.58 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.08x = 724.58 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.08x = 232,503.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,503.23/483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.29

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