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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.93, 475.97 and 310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.93, 475.97 and 310.73 is: 463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.93 : 475.97 = 310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.93/475.97 = 310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.93x = 475.97 × 310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.93x = 147,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,898.16/318.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.73

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