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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.49, 683.12 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.49, 683.12 and 211.88 is: 317.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.49 : 683.12 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.49/683.12 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.49x = 683.12 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.49x = 144,739.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,739.47/455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.77

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