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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 686.46 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 686.46 and 214.02 is: 320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 686.46 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/686.46 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 686.46 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 146,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,916.17/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.79

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