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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.76, 684.06 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.76, 684.06 and 312.04 is: 467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.76 : 684.06 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.76/684.06 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.76x = 684.06 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.76x = 213,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,454.08/456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.32

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