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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.47, 690.81 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.47, 690.81 and 217.27 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.47 : 690.81 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.47/690.81 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.47x = 690.81 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.47x = 150,092.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,092.29/460.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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