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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.10, 684.29 and 212.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.10, 684.29 and 212.78 is: 319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.10 : 684.29 = 212.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.10/684.29 = 212.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.10x = 684.29 × 212.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.10x = 145,605.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,605.47/456.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.24

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