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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.64, 682.36 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.64, 682.36 and 211.30 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.64 : 682.36 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.64/682.36 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.64x = 682.36 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.64x = 144,180.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,180.43/454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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