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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.51, 657.30 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.51, 657.30 and 317.34 is: 475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.51 : 657.30 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.51/657.30 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.51x = 657.30 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.51x = 208,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,587.58/438.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.67

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