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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.47, 474.46 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.47, 474.46 and 290.84 is: 436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.47 : 474.46 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.47/474.46 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.47x = 474.46 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.47x = 137,991.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,991.52/316.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.03

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