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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 478.02 and 313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 478.02 and 313.86 is: 470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 478.02 = 313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/478.02 = 313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 478.02 × 313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 150,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,031.36/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.89

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