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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 437.54 and 308.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 437.54 and 308.59 is: 425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 437.54 = 308.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/437.54 = 308.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 437.54 × 308.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 135,017.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,017.83/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.29

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