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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.69, 681.68 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.69, 681.68 and 211.39 is: 316.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.69 : 681.68 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.69/681.68 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.69x = 681.68 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.69x = 144,097.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,097.57/454.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.92

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