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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.34, 688.62 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.34, 688.62 and 215.74 is: 323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.34 : 688.62 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.34/688.62 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.34x = 688.62 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.34x = 148,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,562.88/459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.43

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