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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 682.68 and 211.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 682.68 and 211.42 is: 317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 682.68 = 211.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/682.68 = 211.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 682.68 × 211.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 144,332.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,332.21/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.24

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