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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 681.78 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 681.78 and 211 is: 316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 681.78 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/681.78 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 681.78 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 143,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,855.58/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.53

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