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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.33, 684.47 and 212.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.33, 684.47 and 212.91 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.33 : 684.47 = 212.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.33/684.47 = 212.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.33x = 684.47 × 212.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.33x = 145,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,729.44/456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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