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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.68, 682.43 and 211.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.68, 682.43 and 211.37 is: 317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.68 : 682.43 = 211.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.68/682.43 = 211.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.68x = 682.43 × 211.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.68x = 144,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,240.76/454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.24

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