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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.03, 682.79 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.03, 682.79 and 211.73 is: 317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.03 : 682.79 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.03/682.79 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.03x = 682.79 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.03x = 144,567.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,567.13/455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.71

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