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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.76, 686.94 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.76, 686.94 and 214.56 is: 321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.76 : 686.94 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.76/686.94 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.76x = 686.94 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.76x = 147,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,389.85/457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.98

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