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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.89, 688.62 and 215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.89, 688.62 and 215.62 is: 323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.89 : 688.62 = 215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.89/688.62 = 215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.89x = 688.62 × 215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.89x = 148,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,480.24/458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.56

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