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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.92, 463.29 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.92, 463.29 and 317.68 is: 438.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.92 : 463.29 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.92/463.29 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.92x = 463.29 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.92x = 147,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,177.97/335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.13

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