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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.25, 665.22 and 316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.25, 665.22 and 316.53 is: 436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.25 : 665.22 = 316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.25/665.22 = 316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.25x = 665.22 × 316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.25x = 210,562.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,562.09/482.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.62

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