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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.95, 680.93 and 317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.95, 680.93 and 317.27 is: 475.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.95 : 680.93 = 317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.95/680.93 = 317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.95x = 680.93 × 317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.95x = 216,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,034.46/453.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.90

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