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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 632.70 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 632.70 and 318.48 is: 478.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 632.70 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/632.70 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 632.70 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 201,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,502.30/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.54

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