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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 690.06 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 690.06 and 216.60 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 690.06 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/690.06 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 690.06 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 149,467.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,467.00/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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