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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 476.47 and 86.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 476.47 and 86.50 is: 129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 476.47 = 86.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/476.47 = 86.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 476.47 × 86.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 41,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,214.87/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.76

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