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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.02, 630.98 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.02, 630.98 and 318.96 is: 478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.02 : 630.98 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.02/630.98 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.02x = 630.98 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.02x = 201,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,257.38/421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.02

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