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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 682.24 and 211.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 682.24 and 211.57 is: 317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 682.24 = 211.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/682.24 = 211.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 682.24 × 211.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 144,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,341.52/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.25

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