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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.62, 665.98 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.62, 665.98 and 317.16 is: 437.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.62 : 665.98 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.62/665.98 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.62x = 665.98 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.62x = 211,222.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,222.22/482.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.66

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