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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.88, 686.30 and 213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.88, 686.30 and 213.89 is: 320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.88 : 686.30 = 213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.88/686.30 = 213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.88x = 686.30 × 213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.88x = 146,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,792.67/457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.59

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