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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.58, 477.62 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.58, 477.62 and 287.44 is: 430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.58 : 477.62 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.58/477.62 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.58x = 477.62 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.58x = 137,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,287.09/318.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.93

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