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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.68, 682.02 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.68, 682.02 and 211.14 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.68 : 682.02 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.68/682.02 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.68x = 682.02 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.68x = 144,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,001.70/454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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