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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.10, 681.81 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.10, 681.81 and 310.62 is: 465.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.10 : 681.81 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.10/681.81 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.10x = 681.81 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.10x = 211,783.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,783.82/455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.36

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