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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.76, 686.08 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.76, 686.08 and 213.96 is: 320.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.76 : 686.08 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.76/686.08 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.76x = 686.08 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.76x = 146,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,793.68/457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.68

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