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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.26, 666.60 and 317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.26, 666.60 and 317.60 is: 438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.26 : 666.60 = 317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.26/666.60 = 317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.26x = 666.60 × 317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.26x = 211,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,712.16/483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.09

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