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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.12, 685.44 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.12, 685.44 and 213.44 is: 320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.12 : 685.44 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.12/685.44 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.12x = 685.44 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.12x = 146,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,300.31/457.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.05

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