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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.35, 680.70 and 317.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.35, 680.70 and 317.13 is: 475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.35 : 680.70 = 317.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.35/680.70 = 317.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.35x = 680.70 × 317.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.35x = 215,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,870.39/454.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.12

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