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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.94, 690.12 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.94, 690.12 and 216.64 is: 325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.94 : 690.12 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.94/690.12 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.94x = 690.12 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.94x = 149,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,507.60/459.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.06

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