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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 682.68 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 682.68 and 211.46 is: 317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 682.68 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/682.68 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 682.68 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 144,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,359.54/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.33

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