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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.28, 683.74 and 212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.28, 683.74 and 212.74 is: 318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.28 : 683.74 = 212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.28/683.74 = 212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.28x = 683.74 × 212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.28x = 145,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,458.85/456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.79

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