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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.59, 724.77 and 318.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.59, 724.77 and 318.95 is: 478.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.59 : 724.77 = 318.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.59/724.77 = 318.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.59x = 724.77 × 318.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.59x = 231,167.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,167.20/483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.03

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