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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.26, 688.33 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.26, 688.33 and 215.46 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.26 : 688.33 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.26/688.33 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.26x = 688.33 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.26x = 148,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,307.58/459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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