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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.26, 666.19 and 317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.26, 666.19 and 317.18 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.26 : 666.19 = 317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.26/666.19 = 317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.26x = 666.19 × 317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.26x = 211,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,300.48/483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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