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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.86, 687.66 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.86, 687.66 and 214.96 is: 322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.86 : 687.66 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.86/687.66 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.86x = 687.66 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.86x = 147,819.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,819.39/458.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.14

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