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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.85, 688.27 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.85, 688.27 and 215.20 is: 322.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.85 : 688.27 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.85/688.27 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.85x = 688.27 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.85x = 148,112.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,112.26/458.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.79

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