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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.42, 690.66 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.42, 690.66 and 217.18 is: 325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.42 : 690.66 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.42/690.66 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.42x = 690.66 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.42x = 149,997.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,997.54/460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.78

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