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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.48, 665.20 and 316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.48, 665.20 and 316.63 is: 436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.48 : 665.20 = 316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.48/665.20 = 316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.48x = 665.20 × 316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.48x = 210,622.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,622.28/482.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.54

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