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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 477.06 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 477.06 and 316.84 is: 475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 477.06 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/477.06 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 477.06 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 151,151.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,151.69/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.44

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