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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.47, 735.59 and 317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.47, 735.59 and 317.70 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.47 : 735.59 = 317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.47/735.59 = 317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.47x = 735.59 × 317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.47x = 233,693.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,693.27/491.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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