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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.51, 666.04 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.51, 666.04 and 316.76 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.51 : 666.04 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.51/666.04 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.51x = 666.04 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.51x = 210,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,974.83/482.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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