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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.69, 478.13 and 291.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.69, 478.13 and 291.55 is: 437.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.69 : 478.13 = 291.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.69/478.13 = 291.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.69x = 478.13 × 291.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.69x = 139,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,398.80/318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.41

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