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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.28, 499.80 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.28, 499.80 and 317.04 is: 472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.28 : 499.80 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.28/499.80 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.28x = 499.80 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.28x = 158,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,456.59/335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.61

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