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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 688.05 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 688.05 and 215.13 is: 322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 688.05 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/688.05 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 688.05 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 148,020.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,020.20/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.80

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