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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 687.14 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 687.14 and 214.49 is: 321.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 687.14 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/687.14 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 687.14 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 147,380.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,380.95/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.83

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