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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.86, 667.14 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.86, 667.14 and 315.92 is: 435.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.86 : 667.14 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.86/667.14 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.86x = 667.14 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.86x = 210,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,759.53/483.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.58

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