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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.89, 685.62 and 213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.89, 685.62 and 213.62 is: 320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.89 : 685.62 = 213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.89/685.62 = 213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.89x = 685.62 × 213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.89x = 146,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,458.72/456.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.56

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