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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.65, 684.67 and 213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.65, 684.67 and 213.04 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.65 : 684.67 = 213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.65/684.67 = 213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.65x = 684.67 × 213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.65x = 145,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,862.10/456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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