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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.93, 688.62 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.93, 688.62 and 215.42 is: 323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.93 : 688.62 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.93/688.62 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.93x = 688.62 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.93x = 148,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,339.08/458.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.23

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