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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 684.70 and 212.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 684.70 and 212.87 is: 319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 684.70 = 212.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/684.70 = 212.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 684.70 × 212.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 145,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,752.09/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.28

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