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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.58, 686.04 and 213.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.58, 686.04 and 213.97 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.58 : 686.04 = 213.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.58/686.04 = 213.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.58x = 686.04 × 213.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.58x = 146,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,791.98/457.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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