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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.99, 476.37 and 297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.99, 476.37 and 297.33 is: 445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.99 : 476.37 = 297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.99/476.37 = 297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.99x = 476.37 × 297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.99x = 141,639.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,639.09/317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.43

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