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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.71, 665.97 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.71, 665.97 and 317.02 is: 437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.71 : 665.97 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.71/665.97 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.71x = 665.97 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.71x = 211,125.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,125.81/482.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.38

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