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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 683.06 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 683.06 and 318.24 is: 477.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 683.06 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/683.06 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 683.06 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 217,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,375.42/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.14

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