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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 475.81 and 300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 475.81 and 300.17 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 475.81 = 300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/475.81 = 300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 475.81 × 300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 142,824.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,824.33/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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