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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.78, 682.48 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.78, 682.48 and 211.18 is: 316.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.78 : 682.48 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.78/682.48 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.78x = 682.48 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.78x = 144,126.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,126.13/454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.91

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