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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 476.77 and 314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 476.77 and 314.68 is: 471.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 476.77 = 314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/476.77 = 314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 476.77 × 314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 150,029.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,029.98/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.61

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