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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 680.40 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 680.40 and 317.28 is: 474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 680.40 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/680.40 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 680.40 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 215,877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,877.31/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.66

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