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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.39, 665.08 and 316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.39, 665.08 and 316.31 is: 436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.39 : 665.08 = 316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.39/665.08 = 316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.39x = 665.08 × 316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.39x = 210,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,371.08/482.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.10

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