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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.68, 604.80 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.68, 604.80 and 318 is: 476.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.68 : 604.80 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.68/604.80 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.68x = 604.80 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.68x = 192,326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,326.40/403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.43

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