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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 656.08 and 317.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 656.08 and 317.39 is: 438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 656.08 = 317.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/656.08 = 317.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 656.08 × 317.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 208,229.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,229.16/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.36

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