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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.81, 477.99 and 286.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.81, 477.99 and 286.41 is: 429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.81 : 477.99 = 286.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.81/477.99 = 286.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.81x = 477.99 × 286.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.81x = 136,901.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,901.12/318.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.41

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