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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.01, 687.48 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.01, 687.48 and 215.02 is: 322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.01 : 687.48 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.01/687.48 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.01x = 687.48 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.01x = 147,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,821.95/459.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.05

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