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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.10, 686.84 and 214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.10, 686.84 and 214.70 is: 321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.10 : 686.84 = 214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.10/686.84 = 214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.10x = 686.84 × 214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.10x = 147,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,462.29/458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.90

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