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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 682.98 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 682.98 and 310.32 is: 465.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 682.98 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/682.98 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 682.98 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 211,942.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,942.35/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.03

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