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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.38, 690.09 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.38, 690.09 and 216.71 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.38 : 690.09 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.38/690.09 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.38x = 690.09 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.38x = 149,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,545.95/460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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