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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 680.67 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 680.67 and 316.07 is: 472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 680.67 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/680.67 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 680.67 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 215,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,139.37/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.98

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