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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.19, 667.96 and 318.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.19, 667.96 and 318.34 is: 439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.19 : 667.96 = 318.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.19/667.96 = 318.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.19x = 667.96 × 318.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.19x = 212,638.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,638.39/484.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.16

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