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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.99, 478.53 and 317.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.99, 478.53 and 317.82 is: 476.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.99 : 478.53 = 317.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.99/478.53 = 317.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.99x = 478.53 × 317.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.99x = 152,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,086.40/318.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.77

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