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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.97, 632.05 and 318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.97, 632.05 and 318.11 is: 476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.97 : 632.05 = 318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.97/632.05 = 318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.97x = 632.05 × 318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.97x = 201,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,057.47/421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.48

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