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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.65, 686.61 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.65, 686.61 and 214.25 is: 321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.65 : 686.61 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.65/686.61 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.65x = 686.61 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.65x = 147,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,102.76/457.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.43

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