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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.93, 683.13 and 318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.93, 683.13 and 318.68 is: 477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.93 : 683.13 = 318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.93/683.13 = 318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.93x = 683.13 × 318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.93x = 217,704.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,704.05/455.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.50

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