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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.59, 668.96 and 318.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.59, 668.96 and 318.81 is: 440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.59 : 668.96 = 318.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.59/668.96 = 318.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.59x = 668.96 × 318.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.59x = 213,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,269.54/484.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.10

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