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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.96, 476.85 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.96, 476.85 and 98.59 is: 147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.96 : 476.85 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.96/476.85 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.96x = 476.85 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.96x = 47,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,012.64/317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.86

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