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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 682.26 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 682.26 and 317.94 is: 477.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 682.26 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/682.26 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 682.26 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 216,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,917.74/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.77

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