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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.94, 497.02 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.94, 497.02 and 317.88 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.94 : 497.02 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.94/497.02 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.94x = 497.02 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.94x = 157,992.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,992.72/330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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