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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.14, 476.24 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.14, 476.24 and 286.46 is: 430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.14 : 476.24 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.14/476.24 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.14x = 476.24 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.14x = 136,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,423.71/317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.17

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