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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 687.84 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 687.84 and 214.88 is: 322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 687.84 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/687.84 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 687.84 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 147,803.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,803.06/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.38

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