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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.00, 688.76 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.00, 688.76 and 215.52 is: 323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.00 : 688.76 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.00/688.76 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.00x = 688.76 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.00x = 148,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,443.82/459.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.41

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