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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.79, 707.64 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.79, 707.64 and 317.80 is: 476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.79 : 707.64 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.79/707.64 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.79x = 707.64 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.79x = 224,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,887.99/471.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.67

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