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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.93, 690.24 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.93, 690.24 and 216.63 is: 325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.93 : 690.24 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.93/690.24 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.93x = 690.24 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.93x = 149,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,524.97/459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.10

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