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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.06, 688.80 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.06, 688.80 and 215.64 is: 323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.06 : 688.80 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.06/688.80 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.06x = 688.80 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.06x = 148,532.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,532.83/459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.56

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