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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.75, 682.72 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.75, 682.72 and 211.94 is: 317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.75 : 682.72 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.75/682.72 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.75x = 682.72 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.75x = 144,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,695.68/455.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.49

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