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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.29, 681.65 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.29, 681.65 and 315.68 is: 473.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.29 : 681.65 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.29/681.65 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.29x = 681.65 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.29x = 215,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,178.29/454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.66

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