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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.88, 686.89 and 214.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.88, 686.89 and 214.39 is: 321.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.88 : 686.89 = 214.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.88/686.89 = 214.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.88x = 686.89 × 214.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.88x = 147,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,258.91/457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.61

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