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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.40, 684.80 and 212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.40, 684.80 and 212.80 is: 319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.40 : 684.80 = 212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.40/684.80 = 212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.40x = 684.80 × 212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.40x = 145,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,725.44/456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.29

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