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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.79, 685.94 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.79, 685.94 and 214.11 is: 320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.79 : 685.94 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.79/685.94 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.79x = 685.94 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.79x = 146,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,865.54/457.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.82

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