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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458, 686.84 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458, 686.84 and 214.72 is: 322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 686.84 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/686.84 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 686.84 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 147,478.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,478.28/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.00

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