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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455, 682.76 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455, 682.76 and 317.76 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455 : 682.76 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455/682.76 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455x = 682.76 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455x = 216,953.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,953.82/455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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