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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.28, 705.40 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.28, 705.40 and 317.32 is: 475.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.28 : 705.40 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.28/705.40 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.28x = 705.40 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.28x = 223,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,837.53/470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.97

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