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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.19, 687.17 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.19, 687.17 and 214.47 is: 321.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.19 : 687.17 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.19/687.17 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.19x = 687.17 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.19x = 147,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,377.89/458.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.65

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