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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.93, 603.70 and 316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.93, 603.70 and 316.82 is: 474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.93 : 603.70 = 316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.93/603.70 = 316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.93x = 603.70 × 316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.93x = 191,264.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,264.23/402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.68

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