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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.19, 682.62 and 318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.19, 682.62 and 318.30 is: 477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.19 : 682.62 = 318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.19/682.62 = 318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.19x = 682.62 × 318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.19x = 217,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,277.95/455.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.33

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