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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.59, 477.34 and 286.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.59, 477.34 and 286.49 is: 429.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.59 : 477.34 = 286.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.59/477.34 = 286.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.59x = 477.34 × 286.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.59x = 136,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,753.14/318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.24

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