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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.73, 667.11 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.73, 667.11 and 317.88 is: 438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.73 : 667.11 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.73/667.11 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.73x = 667.11 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.73x = 212,060.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,060.93/483.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.39

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