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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 687.12 and 214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 687.12 and 214.62 is: 321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 687.12 = 214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/687.12 = 214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 687.12 × 214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 147,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,469.69/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.96

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