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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.59, 684.65 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.59, 684.65 and 213.28 is: 319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.59 : 684.65 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.59/684.65 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.59x = 684.65 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.59x = 146,024.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,024.82/456.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.82

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