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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.95, 681.93 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.95, 681.93 and 211.26 is: 316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.95 : 681.93 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.95/681.93 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.95x = 681.93 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.95x = 144,064.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,064.53/454.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.66

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