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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.87, 489.86 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.87, 489.86 and 317.97 is: 438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.87 : 489.86 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.87/489.86 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.87x = 489.86 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.87x = 155,756.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,756.75/354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.91

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