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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.64, 667.30 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.64, 667.30 and 317.88 is: 438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.64 : 667.30 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.64/667.30 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.64x = 667.30 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.64x = 212,121.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,121.32/483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.59

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