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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.48, 492.78 and 318.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.48, 492.78 and 318.63 is: 475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.48 : 492.78 = 318.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.48/492.78 = 318.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.48x = 492.78 × 318.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.48x = 157,014.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,014.49/330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.11

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