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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.65, 684.25 and 310.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.65, 684.25 and 310.47 is: 465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.65 : 684.25 = 310.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.65/684.25 = 310.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.65x = 684.25 × 310.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.65x = 212,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,435.68/456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.21

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