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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.34, 685.41 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.34, 685.41 and 213.32 is: 319.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.34 : 685.41 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.34/685.41 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.34x = 685.41 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.34x = 146,212.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,212.57/457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.71

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