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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.93, 685.62 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.93, 685.62 and 213.39 is: 320.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.93 : 685.62 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.93/685.62 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.93x = 685.62 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.93x = 146,304.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,304.45/456.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.19

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