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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.73, 631.42 and 318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.73, 631.42 and 318.69 is: 477.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.73 : 631.42 = 318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.73/631.42 = 318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.73x = 631.42 × 318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.73x = 201,227.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,227.24/421.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.15

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