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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.83, 682.62 and 318.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.83, 682.62 and 318.15 is: 477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.83 : 682.62 = 318.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.83/682.62 = 318.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.83x = 682.62 × 318.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.83x = 217,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,175.55/454.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.49

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