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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 476.02 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 476.02 and 306.56 is: 459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 476.02 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/476.02 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 476.02 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 145,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,928.69/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.24

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