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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.25, 667.18 and 317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.25, 667.18 and 317.75 is: 438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.25 : 667.18 = 317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.25/667.18 = 317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.25x = 667.18 × 317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.25x = 211,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,994.86/483.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.69

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