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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 472.14 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 472.14 and 308.88 is: 459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 472.14 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/472.14 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 472.14 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 145,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,834.60/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.99

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