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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.65, 666.39 and 317.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.65, 666.39 and 317.15 is: 437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.65 : 666.39 = 317.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.65/666.39 = 317.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.65x = 666.39 × 317.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.65x = 211,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,345.59/482.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.89

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