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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.31, 607.81 and 318.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.31, 607.81 and 318.81 is: 478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.31 : 607.81 = 318.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.31/607.81 = 318.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.31x = 607.81 × 318.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.31x = 193,776.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,776.70/405.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.10

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