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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.26, 683.88 and 212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.26, 683.88 and 212.58 is: 318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.26 : 683.88 = 212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.26/683.88 = 212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.26x = 683.88 × 212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.26x = 145,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,379.21/456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.64

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