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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.17, 667.98 and 318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.17, 667.98 and 318.47 is: 439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.17 : 667.98 = 318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.17/667.98 = 318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.17x = 667.98 × 318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.17x = 212,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,733.26/484.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.38

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