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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.38, 668.37 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.38, 668.37 and 318.66 is: 439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.38 : 668.37 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.38/668.37 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.38x = 668.37 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.38x = 212,982.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,982.78/484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.70

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