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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.99, 477.02 and 281.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.99, 477.02 and 281.77 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.99 : 477.02 = 281.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.99/477.02 = 281.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.99x = 477.02 × 281.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.99x = 134,409.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,409.44/317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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