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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.81, 685.41 and 213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.81, 685.41 and 213.27 is: 320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.81 : 685.41 = 213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.81/685.41 = 213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.81x = 685.41 × 213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.81x = 146,177.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,177.39/456.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.00

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