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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.28, 685.96 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.28, 685.96 and 213.84 is: 320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.28 : 685.96 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.28/685.96 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.28x = 685.96 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.28x = 146,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,685.69/457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.78

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