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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 686.64 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 686.64 and 214.56 is: 321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 686.64 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/686.64 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 686.64 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 147,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,325.48/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.47

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