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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.08, 683.09 and 212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.08, 683.09 and 212.09 is: 317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.08 : 683.09 = 212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.08/683.09 = 212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.08x = 683.09 × 212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.08x = 144,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,876.56/456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.66

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