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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.03, 706.68 and 317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.03, 706.68 and 317.31 is: 476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.03 : 706.68 = 317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.03/706.68 = 317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.03x = 706.68 × 317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.03x = 224,236.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,236.63/471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.06

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