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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.26, 597.31 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.26, 597.31 and 317.25 is: 474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.26 : 597.31 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.26/597.31 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.26x = 597.31 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.26x = 189,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,495.80/399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.61

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