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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.57, 690.51 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.57, 690.51 and 216.96 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.57 : 690.51 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.57/690.51 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.57x = 690.51 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.57x = 149,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,813.86/460.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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