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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.80, 472.94 and 314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.80, 472.94 and 314.38 is: 467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.80 : 472.94 = 314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.80/472.94 = 314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.80x = 472.94 × 314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.80x = 148,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,683.08/317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.85

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