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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.76, 684.63 and 213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.76, 684.63 and 213.08 is: 319.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.76 : 684.63 = 213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.76/684.63 = 213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.76x = 684.63 × 213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.76x = 145,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,880.96/456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.39

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