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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.56, 683.47 and 212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.56, 683.47 and 212.29 is: 318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.56 : 683.47 = 212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.56/683.47 = 212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.56x = 683.47 × 212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.56x = 145,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,092.40/455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.49

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