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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.82, 671.26 and 317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.82, 671.26 and 317.14 is: 476.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.82 : 671.26 = 317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.82/671.26 = 317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.82x = 671.26 × 317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.82x = 212,883.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,883.40/446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.44

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