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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.52, 666.96 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.52, 666.96 and 317.44 is: 437.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.52 : 666.96 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.52/666.96 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.52x = 666.96 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.52x = 211,719.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,719.78/483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.87

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