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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.05, 690.07 and 216.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.05, 690.07 and 216.74 is: 325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.05 : 690.07 = 216.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.05/690.07 = 216.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.05x = 690.07 × 216.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.05x = 149,565.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,565.77/460.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.11

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