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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.09, 667.43 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.09, 667.43 and 317.25 is: 438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.09 : 667.43 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.09/667.43 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.09x = 667.43 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.09x = 211,742.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,742.17/483.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.31

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