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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.54, 475.94 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.54, 475.94 and 314.12 is: 470.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.54 : 475.94 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.54/475.94 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.54x = 475.94 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.54x = 149,498.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,498.32/317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.81

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