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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.64, 666.23 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.64, 666.23 and 317 is: 437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.64 : 666.23 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.64/666.23 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.64x = 666.23 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.64x = 211,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,194.91/482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.58

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