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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.26, 680.94 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.26, 680.94 and 210.48 is: 315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.26 : 680.94 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.26/680.94 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.26x = 680.94 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.26x = 143,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,324.25/454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.51

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