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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.35, 668.57 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.35, 668.57 and 316.32 is: 436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.35 : 668.57 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.35/668.57 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.35x = 668.57 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.35x = 211,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,480.48/484.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.63

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