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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 682.80 and 311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 682.80 and 311.44 is: 466.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 682.80 = 311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/682.80 = 311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 682.80 × 311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 212,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,651.23/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.91

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