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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.55, 665.17 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.55, 665.17 and 316.90 is: 436.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.55 : 665.17 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.55/665.17 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.55x = 665.17 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.55x = 210,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,792.37/482.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.83

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