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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.01, 666.88 and 317.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.01, 666.88 and 317.51 is: 438.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.01 : 666.88 = 317.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.01/666.88 = 317.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.01x = 666.88 × 317.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.01x = 211,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,737.73/483.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.37

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