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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.62, 687.77 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.62, 687.77 and 211.72 is: 317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.62 : 687.77 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.62/687.77 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.62x = 687.77 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.62x = 145,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,610.17/458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.50

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