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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.79, 667.90 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.79, 667.90 and 318.48 is: 439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.79 : 667.90 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.79/667.90 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.79x = 667.90 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.79x = 212,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,715.42/483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.69

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