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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.52, 690.19 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.52, 690.19 and 216.51 is: 324.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.52 : 690.19 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.52/690.19 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.52x = 690.19 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.52x = 149,433.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,433.04/460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.49

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