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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 690 and 216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 690 and 216.82 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 690 = 216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/690 = 216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 690 × 216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 149,605.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,605.80/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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