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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 682.43 and 318.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 682.43 and 318.27 is: 477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 682.43 = 318.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/682.43 = 318.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 682.43 × 318.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 217,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,195.40/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.40

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