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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.68, 682.43 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.68, 682.43 and 211.10 is: 316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.68 : 682.43 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.68/682.43 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.68x = 682.43 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.68x = 144,056.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,056.51/454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.83

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