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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.92, 690.08 and 216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.92, 690.08 and 216.28 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.92 : 690.08 = 216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.92/690.08 = 216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.92x = 690.08 × 216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.92x = 149,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,249.32/459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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