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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.61, 681.37 and 316.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.61, 681.37 and 316.91 is: 474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.61 : 681.37 = 316.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.61/681.37 = 316.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.61x = 681.37 × 316.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.61x = 215,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,932.97/454.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.99

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