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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.23, 668.73 and 318.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.23, 668.73 and 318.57 is: 439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.23 : 668.73 = 318.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.23/668.73 = 318.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.23x = 668.73 × 318.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.23x = 213,037.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,037.32/484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.95

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