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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.79, 687.43 and 215.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.79, 687.43 and 215.11 is: 322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.79 : 687.43 = 215.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.79/687.43 = 215.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.79x = 687.43 × 215.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.79x = 147,873.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,873.07/458.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.31

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