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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 691.06 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 691.06 and 217.22 is: 325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 691.06 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/691.06 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 691.06 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 150,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,112.05/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.93

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