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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.52, 630.23 and 318.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.52, 630.23 and 318.46 is: 477.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.52 : 630.23 = 318.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.52/630.23 = 318.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.52x = 630.23 × 318.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.52x = 200,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,703.05/420.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.27

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