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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 682.18 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 682.18 and 211.08 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 682.18 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/682.18 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 682.18 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 143,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,994.55/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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