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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 476.73 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 476.73 and 283.77 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 476.73 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/476.73 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 476.73 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 135,281.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,281.67/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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