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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 630.72 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 630.72 and 318 is: 476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 630.72 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/630.72 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 630.72 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 200,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,568.96/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.46

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