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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.46, 682.82 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.46, 682.82 and 318.10 is: 476.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.46 : 682.82 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.46/682.82 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.46x = 682.82 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.46x = 217,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,201.63/455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.89

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