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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.75, 686.32 and 214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.75, 686.32 and 214.15 is: 321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.75 : 686.32 = 214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.75/686.32 = 214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.75x = 686.32 × 214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.75x = 146,975.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,975.43/457.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.08

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