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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.51, 687.25 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.51, 687.25 and 214.83 is: 322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.51 : 687.25 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.51/687.25 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.51x = 687.25 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.51x = 147,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,641.92/458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.00

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