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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 630.92 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 630.92 and 318.24 is: 476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 630.92 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/630.92 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 630.92 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 200,783.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,783.98/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.83

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