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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 476.96 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 476.96 and 98.53 is: 147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 476.96 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/476.96 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 476.96 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 46,994.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,994.97/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.82

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