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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.32, 683.47 and 212.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.32, 683.47 and 212.11 is: 317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.32 : 683.47 = 212.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.32/683.47 = 212.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.32x = 683.47 × 212.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.32x = 144,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,969.38/456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.69

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