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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.44, 666.50 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.44, 666.50 and 317.52 is: 437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.44 : 666.50 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.44/666.50 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.44x = 666.50 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.44x = 211,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,625.49/483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.75

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