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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.78, 667.44 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.78, 667.44 and 318.06 is: 438.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.78 : 667.44 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.78/667.44 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.78x = 667.44 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.78x = 212,285.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,285.97/483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.81

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