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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.58, 476.89 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.58, 476.89 and 287.75 is: 430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.58 : 476.89 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.58/476.89 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.58x = 476.89 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.58x = 137,225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,225.57/318.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.74

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