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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.83, 688.82 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.83, 688.82 and 215.61 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.83 : 688.82 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.83/688.82 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.83x = 688.82 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.83x = 148,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,516.48/459.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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