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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.21, 668.24 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.21, 668.24 and 318.52 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.21 : 668.24 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.21/668.24 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.21x = 668.24 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.21x = 212,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,847.80/484.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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