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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.06, 684.25 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.06, 684.25 and 212.76 is: 319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.06 : 684.25 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.06/684.25 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.06x = 684.25 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.06x = 145,580.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,580.50/456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.21

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