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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.19, 666.58 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.19, 666.58 and 317.34 is: 437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.19 : 666.58 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.19/666.58 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.19x = 666.58 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.19x = 211,534.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,534.17/483.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.79

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