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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.50, 687.52 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.50, 687.52 and 215.14 is: 322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.50 : 687.52 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.50/687.52 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.50x = 687.52 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.50x = 147,913.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,913.05/458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.60

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