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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.07, 631.67 and 318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.07, 631.67 and 318.02 is: 477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.07 : 631.67 = 318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.07/631.67 = 318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.07x = 631.67 × 318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.07x = 200,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,878.94/421.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.07

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