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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.42, 684.10 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.42, 684.10 and 209.58 is: 314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.42 : 684.10 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.42/684.10 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.42x = 684.10 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.42x = 143,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,373.68/456.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.13

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