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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.39, 685.01 and 209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.39, 685.01 and 209.72 is: 314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.39 : 685.01 = 209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.39/685.01 = 209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.39x = 685.01 × 209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.39x = 143,660.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,660.30/456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.78

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