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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.44, 477.78 and 316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.44, 477.78 and 316.46 is: 474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.44 : 477.78 = 316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.44/477.78 = 316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.44x = 477.78 × 316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.44x = 151,198.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,198.26/318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.81

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