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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.63, 683.03 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.63, 683.03 and 212.02 is: 317.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 683.03 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/683.03 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 683.03 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 144,814.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,814.31/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.84

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