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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.86, 687.19 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.86, 687.19 and 214.52 is: 321.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.86 : 687.19 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.86/687.19 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.86x = 687.19 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.86x = 147,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,416.00/457.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.97

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