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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 612.49 and 318.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 612.49 and 318.37 is: 476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 612.49 = 318.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/612.49 = 318.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 612.49 × 318.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 194,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,998.44/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.47

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