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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.97, 687.93 and 212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.97, 687.93 and 212.36 is: 318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.97 : 687.93 = 212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.97/687.93 = 212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.97x = 687.93 × 212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.97x = 146,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,084.58/458.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.29

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