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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.62, 684.32 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.62, 684.32 and 212.60 is: 318.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.62 : 684.32 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.62/684.32 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.62x = 684.32 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.62x = 145,487.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,487.08/456.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.62

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