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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.42, 667.80 and 318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.42, 667.80 and 318.58 is: 439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.42 : 667.80 = 318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.42/667.80 = 318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.42x = 667.80 × 318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.42x = 212,747.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,747.72/484.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.18

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