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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.42, 615.80 and 318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.42, 615.80 and 318.98 is: 478.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.42 : 615.80 = 318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.42/615.80 = 318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.42x = 615.80 × 318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.42x = 196,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,425.60/410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.60

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