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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.72, 655.23 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.72, 655.23 and 317.52 is: 438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.72 : 655.23 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.72/655.23 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.72x = 655.23 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.72x = 208,048.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,048.63/474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.26

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