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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.82, 687.83 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.82, 687.83 and 211.94 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.82 : 687.83 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.82/687.83 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.82x = 687.83 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.82x = 145,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,775.78/458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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