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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.21, 665.28 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.21, 665.28 and 316.52 is: 436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.21 : 665.28 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.21/665.28 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.21x = 665.28 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.21x = 210,574.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,574.43/482.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.69

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