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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.71, 667.58 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.71, 667.58 and 318.06 is: 438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.71 : 667.58 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.71/667.58 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.71x = 667.58 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.71x = 212,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,330.49/483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.96

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