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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.96, 473.76 and 303.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.96, 473.76 and 303.98 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.96 : 473.76 = 303.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.96/473.76 = 303.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.96x = 473.76 × 303.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.96x = 144,013.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,013.56/317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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