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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.77, 688.15 and 215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.77, 688.15 and 215.12 is: 322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.77 : 688.15 = 215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.77/688.15 = 215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.77x = 688.15 × 215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.77x = 148,036.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,036.21/458.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.68

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