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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.79, 682.61 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.79, 682.61 and 211.47 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.79 : 682.61 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.79/682.61 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.79x = 682.61 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.79x = 144,350.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,350.48/454.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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