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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.74, 690.06 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.74, 690.06 and 216.38 is: 324.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.74 : 690.06 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.74/690.06 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.74x = 690.06 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.74x = 149,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,315.18/459.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.78

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