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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.46, 684.96 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.46, 684.96 and 213 is: 319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.46 : 684.96 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.46/684.96 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.46x = 684.96 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.46x = 145,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,897.28/456.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.63

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