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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.06, 666.68 and 317.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.06, 666.68 and 317.38 is: 438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.06 : 666.68 = 317.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.06/666.68 = 317.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.06x = 666.68 × 317.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.06x = 211,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,590.90/483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.02

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