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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.59, 680.91 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.59, 680.91 and 211.32 is: 316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.59 : 680.91 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.59/680.91 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.59x = 680.91 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.59x = 143,889.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,889.90/454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.53

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