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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.99, 726.69 and 319.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.99, 726.69 and 319.95 is: 480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.99 : 726.69 = 319.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.99/726.69 = 319.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.99x = 726.69 × 319.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.99x = 232,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,504.47/483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.39

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