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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.81, 475.90 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.81, 475.90 and 291.08 is: 435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.81 : 475.90 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.81/475.90 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.81x = 475.90 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.81x = 138,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,524.97/317.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.87

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