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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 691.02 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 691.02 and 217.08 is: 325.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 691.02 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/691.02 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 691.02 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 150,006.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,006.62/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.66

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