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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.44, 686.27 and 213.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.44, 686.27 and 213.85 is: 320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.44 : 686.27 = 213.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.44/686.27 = 213.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.44x = 686.27 × 213.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.44x = 146,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,758.84/457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.83

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