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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.23, 667.80 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.23, 667.80 and 318.38 is: 439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.23 : 667.80 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.23/667.80 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.23x = 667.80 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.23x = 212,614.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,614.16/484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.08

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