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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 686.91 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 686.91 and 211.41 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 686.91 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/686.91 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 686.91 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 145,219.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,219.64/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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