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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.42, 666.42 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.42, 666.42 and 317.58 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.42 : 666.42 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.42/666.42 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.42x = 666.42 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.42x = 211,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,641.66/483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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