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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.41, 667.40 and 317.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.41, 667.40 and 317.91 is: 438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.41 : 667.40 = 317.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.41/667.40 = 317.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.41x = 667.40 × 317.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.41x = 212,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,171.54/483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.90

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