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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.43, 687.86 and 214.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.43, 687.86 and 214.91 is: 322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.43 : 687.86 = 214.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.43/687.86 = 214.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.43x = 687.86 × 214.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.43x = 147,827.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,827.99/458.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.47

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