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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455, 682.02 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455, 682.02 and 318.08 is: 476.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455 : 682.02 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455/682.02 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455x = 682.02 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455x = 216,936.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,936.92/455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.78

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