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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 682.74 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 682.74 and 311.04 is: 465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 682.74 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/682.74 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 682.74 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 212,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,359.45/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.58

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