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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.13, 688.92 and 215.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.13, 688.92 and 215.67 is: 323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.13 : 688.92 = 215.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.13/688.92 = 215.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.13x = 688.92 × 215.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.13x = 148,579.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,579.38/459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.61

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