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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.77, 621.95 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.77, 621.95 and 318.38 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.77 : 621.95 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.77/621.95 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.77x = 621.95 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.77x = 198,011.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,011.74/414.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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