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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.35, 723.47 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.35, 723.47 and 318.96 is: 477.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.35 : 723.47 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.35/723.47 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.35x = 723.47 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.35x = 230,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,756.40/483.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.42

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