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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.29, 687.76 and 214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.29, 687.76 and 214.85 is: 322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.29 : 687.76 = 214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.29/687.76 = 214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.29x = 687.76 × 214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.29x = 147,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,766.42/458.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.43

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