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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.09, 668.27 and 318.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.09, 668.27 and 318.31 is: 439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.09 : 668.27 = 318.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.09/668.27 = 318.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.09x = 668.27 × 318.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.09x = 212,717.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,717.02/484.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.42

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