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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.55, 685.04 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.55, 685.04 and 213.12 is: 319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.55 : 685.04 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.55/685.04 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.55x = 685.04 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.55x = 145,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,995.72/456.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.78

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