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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.65, 632.01 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.65, 632.01 and 318.60 is: 477.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.65 : 632.01 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.65/632.01 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.65x = 632.01 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.65x = 201,358.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,358.39/421.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.55

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