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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.20, 684.03 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.20, 684.03 and 212.49 is: 318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.20 : 684.03 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.20/684.03 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.20x = 684.03 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.20x = 145,349.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,349.53/456.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.61

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