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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.46, 665.63 and 316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.46, 665.63 and 316.77 is: 437.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.46 : 665.63 = 316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.46/665.63 = 316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.46x = 665.63 × 316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.46x = 210,850.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,850.03/482.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.03

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