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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.63, 686.67 and 214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.63, 686.67 and 214.17 is: 321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.63 : 686.67 = 214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.63/686.67 = 214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.63x = 686.67 × 214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.63x = 147,064.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,064.11/457.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.36

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