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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.78, 687.93 and 215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.78, 687.93 and 215.36 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.78 : 687.93 = 215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.78/687.93 = 215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.78x = 687.93 × 215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.78x = 148,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,152.60/458.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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