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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.68, 598.28 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.68, 598.28 and 318.60 is: 475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.68 : 598.28 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.68/598.28 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.68x = 598.28 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.68x = 190,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,610.42/400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.72

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