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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.40, 687.06 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.40, 687.06 and 214.56 is: 321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.40 : 687.06 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.40/687.06 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.40x = 687.06 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.40x = 147,415.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,415.59/458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.59

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