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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.45, 687.41 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.45, 687.41 and 214.74 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.45 : 687.41 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.45/687.41 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.45x = 687.41 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.45x = 147,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,613.35/458.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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