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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.11, 687.02 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.11, 687.02 and 211.22 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.11 : 687.02 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.11/687.02 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.11x = 687.02 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.11x = 145,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,108.14/458.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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