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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.83, 685.38 and 213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.83, 685.38 and 213.21 is: 319.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.83 : 685.38 = 213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.83/685.38 = 213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.83x = 685.38 × 213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.83x = 146,129.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,129.87/456.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.88

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