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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.35, 656.21 and 318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.35, 656.21 and 318.30 is: 439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.35 : 656.21 = 318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.35/656.21 = 318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.35x = 656.21 × 318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.35x = 208,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,870.05/475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.40

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