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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.68, 668.97 and 318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.68, 668.97 and 318.59 is: 439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.68 : 668.97 = 318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.68/668.97 = 318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.68x = 668.97 × 318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.68x = 213,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,123.81/484.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.72

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