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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 680.73 and 317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 680.73 and 317.56 is: 475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 680.73 = 317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/680.73 = 317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 680.73 × 317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 216,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,172.62/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.27

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