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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.17, 736.32 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.17, 736.32 and 317.97 is: 476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.17 : 736.32 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.17/736.32 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.17x = 736.32 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.17x = 234,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,127.67/491.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.67

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