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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.35, 685.92 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.35, 685.92 and 213.75 is: 320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.35 : 685.92 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.35/685.92 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.35x = 685.92 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.35x = 146,615.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,615.40/457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.58

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