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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 621.62 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 621.62 and 318.12 is: 476.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 621.62 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/621.62 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 621.62 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 197,746.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,746.65/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.76

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