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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 681.06 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 681.06 and 210.51 is: 315.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 681.06 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/681.06 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 681.06 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 143,369.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,369.94/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.78

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