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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.62, 687.60 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.62, 687.60 and 215.01 is: 322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.62 : 687.60 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.62/687.60 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.62x = 687.60 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.62x = 147,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,840.88/458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.36

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