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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.13, 682.83 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.13, 682.83 and 211.80 is: 317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.13 : 682.83 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.13/682.83 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.13x = 682.83 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.13x = 144,623.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,623.39/455.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.76

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