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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.15, 598.73 and 318.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.15, 598.73 and 318.15 is: 477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.15 : 598.73 = 318.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.15/598.73 = 318.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.15x = 598.73 × 318.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.15x = 190,484.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,484.36/399.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.23

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