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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 682.97 and 211.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 682.97 and 211.79 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 682.97 = 211.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/682.97 = 211.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 682.97 × 211.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 144,641.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,641.74/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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