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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.31, 665.25 and 316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.31, 665.25 and 316.47 is: 436.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.31 : 665.25 = 316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.31/665.25 = 316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.31x = 665.25 × 316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.31x = 210,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,531.67/482.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.51

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