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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.19, 614.16 and 318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.19, 614.16 and 318.47 is: 478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.19 : 614.16 = 318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.19/614.16 = 318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.19x = 614.16 × 318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.19x = 195,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,594.26/409.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.00

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