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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 687.47 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 687.47 and 214.49 is: 321.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 687.47 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/687.47 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 687.47 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 147,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,450.93/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.78

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