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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 724.46 and 316.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 724.46 and 316.67 is: 474.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 724.46 = 316.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/724.46 = 316.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 724.46 × 316.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 229,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,412.47/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.62

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