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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.57, 666.81 and 317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.57, 666.81 and 317.49 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.57 : 666.81 = 317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.57/666.81 = 317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.57x = 666.81 × 317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.57x = 211,705.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,705.51/483.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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