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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.11, 682.20 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.11, 682.20 and 318.12 is: 476.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.11 : 682.20 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.11/682.20 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.11x = 682.20 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.11x = 217,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,021.46/455.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.85

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