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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.91, 687.03 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.91, 687.03 and 211 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.91 : 687.03 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.91/687.03 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.91x = 687.03 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.91x = 144,963.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,963.33/457.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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