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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.46, 683.04 and 211.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.46, 683.04 and 211.83 is: 317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.46 : 683.04 = 211.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.46/683.04 = 211.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.46x = 683.04 × 211.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.46x = 144,688.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,688.36/455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.68

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