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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.18, 656.76 and 318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.18, 656.76 and 318.75 is: 439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.18 : 656.76 = 318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.18/656.76 = 318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.18x = 656.76 × 318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.18x = 209,340.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,340.66/476.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.63

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