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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 475.73 and 291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 475.73 and 291.63 is: 434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 475.73 = 291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/475.73 = 291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 475.73 × 291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 138,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,735.68/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.96

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