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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.03, 686.13 and 213.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.03, 686.13 and 213.71 is: 320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.03 : 686.13 = 213.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.03/686.13 = 213.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.03x = 686.13 × 213.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.03x = 146,632.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,632.84/457.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.84

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