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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 687.66 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 687.66 and 214.56 is: 321.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 687.66 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/687.66 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 687.66 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 147,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,544.33/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.78

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