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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.28, 614.50 and 318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.28, 614.50 and 318.70 is: 477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.28 : 614.50 = 318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.28/614.50 = 318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.28x = 614.50 × 318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.28x = 195,838.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,838.82/410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.33

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