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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.75, 685.07 and 213.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.75, 685.07 and 213.15 is: 319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.75 : 685.07 = 213.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.75/685.07 = 213.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.75x = 685.07 × 213.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.75x = 146,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,021.60/456.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.70

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