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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.35, 647.07 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.35, 647.07 and 317.22 is: 475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.35 : 647.07 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.35/647.07 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.35x = 647.07 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.35x = 205,263.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,263.55/431.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.86

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