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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 475.20 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 475.20 and 304.92 is: 456.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 475.20 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/475.20 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 475.20 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 144,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,897.98/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.86

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