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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.67, 665.91 and 316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.67, 665.91 and 316.97 is: 437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.67 : 665.91 = 316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.67/665.91 = 316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.67x = 665.91 × 316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.67x = 211,075.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,075.16/482.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.31

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