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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 687.28 and 214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 687.28 and 214.76 is: 322.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 687.28 = 214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/687.28 = 214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 687.28 × 214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 147,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,600.25/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.19

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