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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 681.03 and 316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 681.03 and 316.47 is: 473.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 681.03 = 316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/681.03 = 316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 681.03 × 316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 215,525.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,525.56/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.83

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