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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.06, 474.87 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.06, 474.87 and 285.02 is: 426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.06 : 474.87 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.06/474.87 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.06x = 474.87 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.06x = 135,347.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,347.45/317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.88

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