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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.80, 651.44 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.80, 651.44 and 317.28 is: 437.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.80 : 651.44 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.80/651.44 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.80x = 651.44 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.80x = 206,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,688.88/472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.16

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