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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.39, 683.42 and 317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.39, 683.42 and 317.37 is: 475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.39 : 683.42 = 317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.39/683.42 = 317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.39x = 683.42 × 317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.39x = 216,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,895.42/456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.24

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