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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.79, 666.53 and 317.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.79, 666.53 and 317.29 is: 438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.79 : 666.53 = 317.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.79/666.53 = 317.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.79x = 666.53 × 317.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.79x = 211,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,478.38/482.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.04

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