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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.82, 475.65 and 287.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.82, 475.65 and 287.85 is: 430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.82 : 475.65 = 287.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.82/475.65 = 287.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.82x = 475.65 × 287.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.82x = 136,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,915.85/317.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.80

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