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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.29, 688.92 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.29, 688.92 and 215.64 is: 323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.29 : 688.92 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.29/688.92 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.29x = 688.92 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.29x = 148,558.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,558.71/459.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.46

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