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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 687.54 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 687.54 and 214.72 is: 322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 687.54 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/687.54 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 687.54 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 147,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,628.59/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.02

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