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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.44, 690.55 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.44, 690.55 and 216.72 is: 325.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.44 : 690.55 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.44/690.55 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.44x = 690.55 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.44x = 149,655.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,655.45/460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.03

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