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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.62, 607.43 and 318.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.62, 607.43 and 318.73 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.62 : 607.43 = 318.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.62/607.43 = 318.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.62x = 607.43 × 318.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.62x = 193,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,606.16/405.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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