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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.02, 683.13 and 211.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.02, 683.13 and 211.71 is: 317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.02 : 683.13 = 211.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.02/683.13 = 211.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.02x = 683.13 × 211.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.02x = 144,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,628.81/455.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.85

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