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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.47, 686.68 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.47, 686.68 and 214.49 is: 321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.47 : 686.68 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.47/686.68 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.47x = 686.68 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.47x = 147,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,285.99/458.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.26

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