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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.44, 690.09 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.44, 690.09 and 213.50 is: 319.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.44 : 690.09 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.44/690.09 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.44x = 690.09 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.44x = 147,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,330.76/460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.98

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