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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.59, 477.08 and 291.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.59, 477.08 and 291.86 is: 437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.59 : 477.08 = 291.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.59/477.08 = 291.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.59x = 477.08 × 291.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.59x = 139,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,241.40/318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.05

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