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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.31, 666.27 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.31, 666.27 and 317.24 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.31 : 666.27 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.31/666.27 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.31x = 666.27 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.31x = 211,366.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,366.66/483.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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