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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.04, 595.70 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.04, 595.70 and 317.04 is: 474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.04 : 595.70 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.04/595.70 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.04x = 595.70 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.04x = 188,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,860.73/398.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.48

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