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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.70, 686.05 and 214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.70, 686.05 and 214.01 is: 320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.70 : 686.05 = 214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.70/686.05 = 214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.70x = 686.05 × 214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.70x = 146,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,821.56/457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.78

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