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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.17, 724.28 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.17, 724.28 and 320.49 is: 480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.17 : 724.28 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.17/724.28 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.17x = 724.28 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.17x = 232,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,122.89/483.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.42

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