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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 623.55 and 318.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 623.55 and 318.00 is: 477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 623.55 = 318.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/623.55 = 318.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 623.55 × 318.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 198,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,287.75/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.16

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