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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.53, 690.73 and 213.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.53, 690.73 and 213.73 is: 320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.53 : 690.73 = 213.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.53/690.73 = 213.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.53x = 690.73 × 213.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.53x = 147,627.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,627.46/460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.56

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