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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.94, 666.54 and 317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.94, 666.54 and 317.31 is: 437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.94 : 666.54 = 317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.94/666.54 = 317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.94x = 666.54 × 317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.94x = 211,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,499.81/482.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.94

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