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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.24, 688.83 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.24, 688.83 and 215.92 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.24 : 688.83 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.24/688.83 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.24x = 688.83 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.24x = 148,732.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,732.17/459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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