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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.19, 682.61 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.19, 682.61 and 316.68 is: 473.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.19 : 682.61 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.19/682.61 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.19x = 682.61 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.19x = 216,168.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,168.93/456.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.86

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