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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.59, 686.63 and 214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.59, 686.63 and 214.05 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.59 : 686.63 = 214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.59/686.63 = 214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.59x = 686.63 × 214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.59x = 146,973.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,973.15/457.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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