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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.53, 682.60 and 211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.53, 682.60 and 211.99 is: 317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.53 : 682.60 = 211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.53/682.60 = 211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.53x = 682.60 × 211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.53x = 144,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,704.37/455.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.66

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