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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.29, 683.42 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.29, 683.42 and 212.08 is: 317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.29 : 683.42 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.29/683.42 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.29x = 683.42 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.29x = 144,937.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,937.47/456.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.64

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