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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.33, 684.17 and 212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.33, 684.17 and 212.72 is: 318.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.33 : 684.17 = 212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.33/684.17 = 212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.33x = 684.17 × 212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.33x = 145,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,535.58/456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.93

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