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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.26, 685.38 and 213.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.26, 685.38 and 213.58 is: 320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.26 : 685.38 = 213.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.26/685.38 = 213.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.26x = 685.38 × 213.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.26x = 146,383.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,383.46/457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.13

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