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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.08, 706.38 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.08, 706.38 and 317 is: 475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.08 : 706.38 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.08/706.38 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.08x = 706.38 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.08x = 223,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,922.46/471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.34

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