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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.06, 680.93 and 317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.06, 680.93 and 317.17 is: 475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.06 : 680.93 = 317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.06/680.93 = 317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.06x = 680.93 × 317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.06x = 215,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,969.66/454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.64

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