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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.85, 472.44 and 285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.85, 472.44 and 285.39 is: 425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.85 : 472.44 = 285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.85/472.44 = 285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.85x = 472.44 × 285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.85x = 134,829.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,829.65/316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.53

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