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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.80, 667.46 and 318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.80, 667.46 and 318.13 is: 438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.80 : 667.46 = 318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.80/667.46 = 318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.80x = 667.46 × 318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.80x = 212,338.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,338.18/483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.90

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