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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.16, 630.54 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.16, 630.54 and 318.20 is: 476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.16 : 630.54 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.16/630.54 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.16x = 630.54 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.16x = 200,637.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,637.83/421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.39

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