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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.17, 682.06 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.17, 682.06 and 211.41 is: 316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.17 : 682.06 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.17/682.06 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.17x = 682.06 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.17x = 144,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,194.30/455.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.79

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