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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.05, 687.96 and 215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.05, 687.96 and 215.06 is: 322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.05 : 687.96 = 215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.05/687.96 = 215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.05x = 687.96 × 215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.05x = 147,950.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,950.42/459.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.30

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