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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.30, 614.55 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.30, 614.55 and 318.28 is: 476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.30 : 614.55 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.30/614.55 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.30x = 614.55 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.30x = 195,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,598.97/410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.72

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