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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.34, 667.02 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.34, 667.02 and 317.20 is: 437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.34 : 667.02 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.34/667.02 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.34x = 667.02 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.34x = 211,578.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,578.74/483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.74

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