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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.20, 684.08 and 209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.20, 684.08 and 209.39 is: 313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.20 : 684.08 = 209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.20/684.08 = 209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.20x = 684.08 × 209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.20x = 143,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,235.83/456.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.98

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