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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.95, 655.55 and 317.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.95, 655.55 and 317.85 is: 438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.95 : 655.55 = 317.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.95/655.55 = 317.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.95x = 655.55 × 317.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.95x = 208,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,364.98/474.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.71

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