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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 687.32 and 215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 687.32 and 215.55 is: 322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 687.32 = 215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/687.32 = 215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 687.32 × 215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 148,151.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,151.56/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.80

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