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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.06, 688.69 and 215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.06, 688.69 and 215.45 is: 323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.06 : 688.69 = 215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.06/688.69 = 215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.06x = 688.69 × 215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.06x = 148,377.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,377.75/459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.22

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