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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 681.90 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 681.90 and 211.56 is: 317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 681.90 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/681.90 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 681.90 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 144,262.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,262.76/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.16

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