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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 476.02 and 314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 476.02 and 314.18 is: 470.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 476.02 = 314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/476.02 = 314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 476.02 × 314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 149,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,555.96/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.86

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