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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.46, 683.14 and 318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.46, 683.14 and 318.44 is: 477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.46 : 683.14 = 318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.46/683.14 = 318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.46x = 683.14 × 318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.46x = 217,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,539.10/455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.63

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