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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.05, 665.91 and 317.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.05, 665.91 and 317.21 is: 437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.05 : 665.91 = 317.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.05/665.91 = 317.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.05x = 665.91 × 317.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.05x = 211,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,229.98/483.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.29

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