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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.73, 665.73 and 316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.73, 665.73 and 316.88 is: 437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.73 : 665.73 = 316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.73/665.73 = 316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.73x = 665.73 × 316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.73x = 210,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,958.19/482.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.01

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