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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.28, 631.42 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.28, 631.42 and 318.22 is: 476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.28 : 631.42 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.28/631.42 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.28x = 631.42 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.28x = 200,930.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,930.47/421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.95

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