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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 690.57 and 216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 690.57 and 216.94 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 690.57 = 216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/690.57 = 216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 690.57 × 216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 149,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,812.26/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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