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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.70, 684.55 and 213.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.70, 684.55 and 213.01 is: 319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.70 : 684.55 = 213.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.70/684.55 = 213.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.70x = 684.55 × 213.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.70x = 145,816.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,816.00/456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.28

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