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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.75, 604.18 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.75, 604.18 and 316.48 is: 473.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.75 : 604.18 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.75/604.18 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.75x = 604.18 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.75x = 191,210.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,210.86/403.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.59

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