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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.03, 687.63 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.03, 687.63 and 214.71 is: 322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.03 : 687.63 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.03/687.63 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.03x = 687.63 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.03x = 147,641.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,641.04/458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.34

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