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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.51, 599.97 and 318.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.51, 599.97 and 318.39 is: 476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.51 : 599.97 = 318.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.51/599.97 = 318.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.51x = 599.97 × 318.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.51x = 191,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,024.45/400.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.95

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