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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.34, 668.40 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.34, 668.40 and 318.20 is: 439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.34 : 668.40 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.34/668.40 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.34x = 668.40 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.34x = 212,684.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,684.88/484.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.12

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