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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.83, 473.72 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.83, 473.72 and 311.76 is: 464.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.83 : 473.72 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.83/473.72 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.83x = 473.72 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.83x = 147,686.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,686.95/317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.67

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