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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.05, 475.34 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.05, 475.34 and 283.30 is: 424.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.05 : 475.34 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.05/475.34 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.05x = 475.34 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.05x = 134,661.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,661.22/317.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.74

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