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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 686.16 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 686.16 and 313.26 is: 470.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 686.16 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/686.16 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 686.16 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 214,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,946.48/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.82

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