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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.28, 477.54 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.28, 477.54 and 282 is: 424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.28 : 477.54 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.28/477.54 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.28x = 477.54 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.28x = 134,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,666.28/317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.44

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