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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.18, 614.36 and 318.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.18, 614.36 and 318.15 is: 476.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.18 : 614.36 = 318.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.18/614.36 = 318.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.18x = 614.36 × 318.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.18x = 195,458.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,458.63/410.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.52

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