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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.61, 476.62 and 283.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.61, 476.62 and 283.78 is: 425.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.61 : 476.62 = 283.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.61/476.62 = 283.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.61x = 476.62 × 283.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.61x = 135,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,255.22/317.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.85

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