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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.39, 683.64 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.39, 683.64 and 213.12 is: 319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.39 : 683.64 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.39/683.64 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.39x = 683.64 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.39x = 145,696.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,696.29/456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.24

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