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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 682.18 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 682.18 and 211.26 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 682.18 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/682.18 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 682.18 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 144,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,117.35/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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