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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.15, 689.07 and 215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.15, 689.07 and 215.62 is: 323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.15 : 689.07 = 215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.15/689.07 = 215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.15x = 689.07 × 215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.15x = 148,575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,575.15/459.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.59

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