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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.26, 665.17 and 313.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.26, 665.17 and 313.90 is: 432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.26 : 665.17 = 313.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.26/665.17 = 313.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.26x = 665.17 × 313.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.26x = 208,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,795.59/482.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.95

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