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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.62, 613.95 and 318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.62, 613.95 and 318.03 is: 476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.62 : 613.95 = 318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.62/613.95 = 318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.62x = 613.95 × 318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.62x = 195,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,254.52/409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.67

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