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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.17, 621.95 and 318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.17, 621.95 and 318.78 is: 477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.17 : 621.95 = 318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.17/621.95 = 318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.17x = 621.95 × 318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.17x = 198,263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,263.63/415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.55

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