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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.63, 655.14 and 317.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.63, 655.14 and 317.53 is: 438.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.63 : 655.14 = 317.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.63/655.14 = 317.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.63x = 655.14 × 317.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.63x = 208,026.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,026.60/474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.29

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