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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.51, 684.69 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.51, 684.69 and 213.06 is: 319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.51 : 684.69 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.51/684.69 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.51x = 684.69 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.51x = 145,880.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,880.05/456.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.55

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