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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.26, 681.28 and 210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.26, 681.28 and 210.55 is: 315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.26 : 681.28 = 210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.26/681.28 = 210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.26x = 681.28 × 210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.26x = 143,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,443.50/454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.77

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