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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.39, 631.19 and 318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.39, 631.19 and 318.94 is: 478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.39 : 631.19 = 318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.39/631.19 = 318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.39x = 631.19 × 318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.39x = 201,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,310.96/420.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.87

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