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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.12, 667.22 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.12, 667.22 and 317.88 is: 439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.12 : 667.22 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.12/667.22 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.12x = 667.22 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.12x = 212,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,094.30/483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.01

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