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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.55, 683.80 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.55, 683.80 and 212.56 is: 318.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.55 : 683.80 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.55/683.80 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.55x = 683.80 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.55x = 145,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,348.53/456.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.36

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