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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.95, 688.20 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.95, 688.20 and 215.32 is: 322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.95 : 688.20 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.95/688.20 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.95x = 688.20 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.95x = 148,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,183.22/458.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.87

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