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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.35, 690.37 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.35, 690.37 and 216.72 is: 325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.35 : 690.37 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.35/690.37 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.35x = 690.37 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.35x = 149,616.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,616.44/460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.01

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