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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.87, 688.40 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.87, 688.40 and 215.25 is: 322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.87 : 688.40 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.87/688.40 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.87x = 688.40 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.87x = 148,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,177.02/458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.92

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