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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.31, 668.01 and 318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.31, 668.01 and 318.47 is: 439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.31 : 668.01 = 318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.31/668.01 = 318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.31x = 668.01 × 318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.31x = 212,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,741.14/484.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.27

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