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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 654.74 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 654.74 and 317.59 is: 437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 654.74 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/654.74 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 654.74 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 207,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,941.88/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.76

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