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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.46, 496.55 and 317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.46, 496.55 and 317.55 is: 475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.46 : 496.55 = 317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.46/496.55 = 317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.46x = 496.55 × 317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.46x = 157,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,677.86/331.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.71

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