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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.26, 667.08 and 317.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.26, 667.08 and 317.51 is: 438.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.26 : 667.08 = 317.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.26/667.08 = 317.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.26x = 667.08 × 317.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.26x = 211,802.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,802.98/483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.28

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