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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.81, 667.32 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.81, 667.32 and 317.97 is: 438.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.81 : 667.32 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.81/667.32 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.81x = 667.32 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.81x = 212,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,187.74/483.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.58

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