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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 707.81 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 707.81 and 317.59 is: 476.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 707.81 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/707.81 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 707.81 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 224,793.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,793.38/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.12

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