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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.23, 667.35 and 317.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.23, 667.35 and 317.57 is: 438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.23 : 667.35 = 317.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.23/667.35 = 317.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.23x = 667.35 × 317.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.23x = 211,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,927.00/483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.56

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