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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.73, 478.27 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.73, 478.27 and 317.76 is: 476.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.73 : 478.27 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.73/478.27 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.73x = 478.27 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.73x = 151,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,973.49/318.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.81

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