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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.44, 667.13 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.44, 667.13 and 317.48 is: 438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.44 : 667.13 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.44/667.13 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.44x = 667.13 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.44x = 211,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,795.51/483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.11

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