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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.30, 682.79 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.30, 682.79 and 318.66 is: 477.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.30 : 682.79 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.30/682.79 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.30x = 682.79 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.30x = 217,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,577.86/455.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.88

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