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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.10, 614.13 and 318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.10, 614.13 and 318.03 is: 476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.10 : 614.13 = 318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.10/614.13 = 318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.10x = 614.13 × 318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.10x = 195,311.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,311.76/410.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.25

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