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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.17, 680.56 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.17, 680.56 and 210.41 is: 315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.17 : 680.56 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.17/680.56 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.17x = 680.56 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.17x = 143,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,197.80/454.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.30

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