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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.41, 690.60 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.41, 690.60 and 217.11 is: 325.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.41 : 690.60 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.41/690.60 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.41x = 690.60 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.41x = 149,936.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,936.17/460.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.66

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