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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.69, 474.54 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.69, 474.54 and 317.34 is: 472.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.69 : 474.54 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.69/474.54 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.69x = 474.54 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.69x = 150,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,590.52/318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.53

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