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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 478.66 and 282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 478.66 and 282.94 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 478.66 = 282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/478.66 = 282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 478.66 × 282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 135,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,432.06/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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