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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 615.12 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 615.12 and 318.96 is: 478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 615.12 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/615.12 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 615.12 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 196,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,198.68/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.07

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