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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 682.80 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 682.80 and 211.74 is: 317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 682.80 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/682.80 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 682.80 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 144,576.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,576.07/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.64

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