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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 683.04 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 683.04 and 211.56 is: 317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 683.04 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/683.04 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 683.04 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 144,503.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,503.94/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.62

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