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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 683.44 and 212.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 683.44 and 212.11 is: 318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 683.44 = 212.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/683.44 = 212.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 683.44 × 212.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 144,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,962.22/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.19

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