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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.57, 440.49 and 309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.57, 440.49 and 309.14 is: 428.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.57 : 440.49 = 309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.57/440.49 = 309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.57x = 440.49 × 309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.57x = 136,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,170.43/317.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.79

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