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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.81, 496.77 and 317.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.81, 496.77 and 317.73 is: 477.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.81 : 496.77 = 317.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.81/496.77 = 317.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.81x = 496.77 × 317.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.81x = 157,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,838.73/330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.13

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