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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.88, 687.05 and 214.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.88, 687.05 and 214.42 is: 321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.88 : 687.05 = 214.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.88/687.05 = 214.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.88x = 687.05 × 214.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.88x = 147,317.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,317.91/457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.74

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