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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.60, 614.88 and 318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.60, 614.88 and 318.53 is: 477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.60 : 614.88 = 318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.60/614.88 = 318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.60x = 614.88 × 318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.60x = 195,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,854.65/410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.00

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