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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.28, 475.49 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.28, 475.49 and 316.48 is: 472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.28 : 475.49 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.28/475.49 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.28x = 475.49 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.28x = 150,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,483.08/318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.80

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