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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.27, 682.54 and 211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.27, 682.54 and 211.96 is: 317.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.27 : 682.54 = 211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.27/682.54 = 211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.27x = 682.54 × 211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.27x = 144,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,671.18/455.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.77

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