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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 655.39 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 655.39 and 317.79 is: 438.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 655.39 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/655.39 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 655.39 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 208,276.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,276.79/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.08

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