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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 683.62 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 683.62 and 212.14 is: 318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 683.62 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/683.62 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 683.62 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 145,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,024.66/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.40

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