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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.52, 686.40 and 213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.52, 686.40 and 213.92 is: 320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.52 : 686.40 = 213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.52/686.40 = 213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.52x = 686.40 × 213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.52x = 146,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,834.69/457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.94

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