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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.22, 597.46 and 317.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.22, 597.46 and 317.21 is: 474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.22 : 597.46 = 317.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.22/597.46 = 317.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.22x = 597.46 × 317.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.22x = 189,515.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,515.71/399.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.72

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