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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.74, 707.48 and 317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.74, 707.48 and 317.78 is: 476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.74 : 707.48 = 317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.74/707.48 = 317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.74x = 707.48 × 317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.74x = 224,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,822.99/471.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.58

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