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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.72, 706.88 and 317.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.72, 706.88 and 317.13 is: 475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.72 : 706.88 = 317.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.72/706.88 = 317.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.72x = 706.88 × 317.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.72x = 224,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,171.27/471.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.22

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