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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.09, 483.41 and 318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.09, 483.41 and 318.69 is: 438.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.09 : 483.41 = 318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.09/483.41 = 318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.09x = 483.41 × 318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.09x = 154,056.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,056.34/351.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.79

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