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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.64, 666.18 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.64, 666.18 and 316.98 is: 437.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.64 : 666.18 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.64/666.18 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.64x = 666.18 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.64x = 211,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,165.74/482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.52

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