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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 477.38 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 477.38 and 302.49 is: 454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 477.38 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/477.38 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 477.38 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 144,402.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,402.68/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.21

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