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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.92, 688.58 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.92, 688.58 and 215.38 is: 323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.92 : 688.58 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.92/688.58 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.92x = 688.58 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.92x = 148,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,306.36/458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.16

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