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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.51, 614.99 and 318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.51, 614.99 and 318.76 is: 477.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.51 : 614.99 = 318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.51/614.99 = 318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.51x = 614.99 × 318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.51x = 196,034.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,034.21/410.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.54

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