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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.46, 684.20 and 212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.46, 684.20 and 212.92 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.46 : 684.20 = 212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.46/684.20 = 212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.46x = 684.20 × 212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.46x = 145,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,679.86/456.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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