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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.50, 668.41 and 318.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.50, 668.41 and 318.79 is: 439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 668.41 = 318.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/668.41 = 318.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 668.41 × 318.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 213,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,082.42/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.80

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