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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 724.01 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 724.01 and 320.67 is: 480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 724.01 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/724.01 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 724.01 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 232,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,166.68/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.20

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