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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.53, 668.65 and 318.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.53, 668.65 and 318.83 is: 439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.53 : 668.65 = 318.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.53/668.65 = 318.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.53x = 668.65 × 318.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.53x = 213,185.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,185.76/484.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.98

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