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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.40, 682.56 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.40, 682.56 and 211.68 is: 317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.40 : 682.56 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.40/682.56 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.40x = 682.56 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.40x = 144,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,484.30/455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.27

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