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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 683.87 and 212.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 683.87 and 212.55 is: 318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 683.87 = 212.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/683.87 = 212.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 683.87 × 212.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 145,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,355.51/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.74

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