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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.77, 601.71 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.77, 601.71 and 318.56 is: 478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.77 : 601.71 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.77/601.71 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.77x = 601.71 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.77x = 191,677.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,677.73/400.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.27

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