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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.54, 688.02 and 215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.54, 688.02 and 215.27 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.54 : 688.02 = 215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.54/688.02 = 215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.54x = 688.02 × 215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.54x = 148,110.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,110.07/458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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