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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.60, 477 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.60, 477 and 316.52 is: 475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.60 : 477 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.60/477 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.60x = 477 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.60x = 150,980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,980.04/317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.38

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