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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.39, 681.34 and 210.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.39, 681.34 and 210.71 is: 315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.39 : 681.34 = 210.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.39/681.34 = 210.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.39x = 681.34 × 210.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.39x = 143,565.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,565.15/454.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.95

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