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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 668.52 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 668.52 and 318.87 is: 439.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 668.52 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/668.52 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 668.52 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 213,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,170.97/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.93

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