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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.88, 439.11 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.88, 439.11 and 304.56 is: 420.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.88 : 439.11 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.88/439.11 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.88x = 439.11 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.88x = 133,735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,735.34/317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.71

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