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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.91, 476.80 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.91, 476.80 and 98.49 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.91 : 476.80 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.91/476.80 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.91x = 476.80 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.91x = 46,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,960.63/317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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