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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.52, 658.15 and 318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.52, 658.15 and 318.89 is: 440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.52 : 658.15 = 318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.52/658.15 = 318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.52x = 658.15 × 318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.52x = 209,877.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,877.45/476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.44

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