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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.26, 477.83 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.26, 477.83 and 317.34 is: 476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.26 : 477.83 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.26/477.83 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.26x = 477.83 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.26x = 151,635.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,635.37/318.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.45

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