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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.42, 1,168.10 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.42, 1,168.10 and 316.16 is: 474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.42 : 1,168.10 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.42/1,168.10 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.42x = 1,168.10 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.42x = 369,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,308.68/778.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.43

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