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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.35, 610.08 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.35, 610.08 and 318.52 is: 477.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.35 : 610.08 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.35/610.08 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.35x = 610.08 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.35x = 194,322.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,322.68/407.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.04

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