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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.68, 688.96 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.68, 688.96 and 215.68 is: 323.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.68 : 688.96 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.68/688.96 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.68x = 688.96 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.68x = 148,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,594.89/459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.26

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