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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.28, 681.40 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.28, 681.40 and 210.72 is: 316.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.28 : 681.40 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.28/681.40 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.28x = 681.40 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.28x = 143,584.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,584.61/454.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.07

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