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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.30, 687.46 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.30, 687.46 and 214.86 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.30 : 687.46 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.30/687.46 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.30x = 687.46 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.30x = 147,707.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,707.66/458.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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