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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.02, 657.46 and 318.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.02, 657.46 and 318.39 is: 439.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.02 : 657.46 = 318.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.02/657.46 = 318.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.02x = 657.46 × 318.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.02x = 209,328.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,328.69/476.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.75

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