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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.26, 688.94 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.26, 688.94 and 215.82 is: 323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.26 : 688.94 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.26/688.94 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.26x = 688.94 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.26x = 148,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,687.03/459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.75

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