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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.76, 682.38 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.76, 682.38 and 211.40 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.76 : 682.38 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.76/682.38 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.76x = 682.38 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.76x = 144,255.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,255.13/454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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