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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 622.26 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 622.26 and 318 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 622.26 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/622.26 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 622.26 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 197,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,878.68/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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