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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.71, 692.88 and 317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.71, 692.88 and 317.17 is: 475.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.71 : 692.88 = 317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.71/692.88 = 317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.71x = 692.88 × 317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.71x = 219,760.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,760.75/461.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.97

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