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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.91, 667.72 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.91, 667.72 and 317.80 is: 438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.91 : 667.72 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.91/667.72 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.91x = 667.72 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.91x = 212,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,202.65/483.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.52

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