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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.24, 705.96 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.24, 705.96 and 317.34 is: 475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.24 : 705.96 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.24/705.96 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.24x = 705.96 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.24x = 224,029.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,029.35/471.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.40

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