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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.17, 475.62 and 287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.17, 475.62 and 287.02 is: 430.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.17 : 475.62 = 287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.17/475.62 = 287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.17x = 475.62 × 287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.17x = 136,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,512.45/317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.41

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