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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.81, 476.26 and 309.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.81, 476.26 and 309.31 is: 463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.81 : 476.26 = 309.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.81/476.26 = 309.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.81x = 476.26 × 309.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.81x = 147,311.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,311.98/317.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.52

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