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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 682.43 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 682.43 and 318.17 is: 477.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 682.43 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/682.43 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 682.43 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 217,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,128.75/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.14

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