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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.96, 667.69 and 318.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.96, 667.69 and 318.27 is: 439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.96 : 667.69 = 318.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.96/667.69 = 318.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.96x = 667.69 × 318.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.96x = 212,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,505.70/483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.10

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