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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.89, 476.76 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.89, 476.76 and 98.49 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.89 : 476.76 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.89/476.76 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.89x = 476.76 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.89x = 46,956.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,956.09/317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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