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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 690.25 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 690.25 and 216.63 is: 325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 690.25 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/690.25 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 690.25 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 149,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,524.86/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.00

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