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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 724.31 and 320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 724.31 and 320.46 is: 480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 724.31 = 320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/724.31 = 320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 724.31 × 320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 232,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,110.78/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.20

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