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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 688.44 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 688.44 and 215.48 is: 323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 688.44 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/688.44 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 688.44 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 148,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,345.05/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.22

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