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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.78, 665.87 and 314.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.78, 665.87 and 314.97 is: 434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.78 : 665.87 = 314.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.78/665.87 = 314.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.78x = 665.87 × 314.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.78x = 209,727.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,727.50/482.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.42

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