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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.67, 667.29 and 317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.67, 667.29 and 317.98 is: 438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.67 : 667.29 = 317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.67/667.29 = 317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.67x = 667.29 × 317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.67x = 212,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,181.54/483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.69

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