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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.47, 640.00 and 318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.47, 640.00 and 318.53 is: 478.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.47 : 640.00 = 318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.47/640.00 = 318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.47x = 640.00 × 318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.47x = 203,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,861.20/426.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.03

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