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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.46, 726.18 and 319.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.46, 726.18 and 319.17 is: 479.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.46 : 726.18 = 319.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.46/726.18 = 319.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.46x = 726.18 × 319.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.46x = 231,774.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,774.87/483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.41

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