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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 686.53 and 214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 686.53 and 214.05 is: 320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 686.53 = 214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/686.53 = 214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 686.53 × 214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 146,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,951.75/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.83

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