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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 682.93 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 682.93 and 211.75 is: 317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 682.93 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/682.93 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 682.93 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 144,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,610.43/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.57

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