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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 690.93 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 690.93 and 217.11 is: 325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 690.93 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/690.93 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 690.93 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 150,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,007.81/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.71

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