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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 682.80 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 682.80 and 318.10 is: 476.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 682.80 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/682.80 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 682.80 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 217,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,198.68/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.90

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