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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 683.96 and 212.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 683.96 and 212.37 is: 318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 683.96 = 212.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/683.96 = 212.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 683.96 × 212.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 145,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,251.52/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.53

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