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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.13, 668.31 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.13, 668.31 and 316.16 is: 436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.13 : 668.31 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.13/668.31 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.13x = 668.31 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.13x = 211,292.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,292.89/484.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.44

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