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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 706.68 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 706.68 and 317.68 is: 475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 706.68 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/706.68 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 706.68 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 224,498.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,498.10/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.71

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