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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.50, 667.04 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.50, 667.04 and 317.79 is: 438.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.50 : 667.04 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.50/667.04 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.50x = 667.04 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.50x = 211,977.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,977.05/483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.43

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