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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.84, 667.92 and 318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.84, 667.92 and 318.30 is: 439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.84 : 667.92 = 318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.84/667.92 = 318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.84x = 667.92 × 318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.84x = 212,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,598.94/483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.40

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