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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.84, 472.37 and 308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.84, 472.37 and 308.86 is: 460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.84 : 472.37 = 308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.84/472.37 = 308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.84x = 472.37 × 308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.84x = 145,895.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,895.79/316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.48

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