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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 691.18 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 691.18 and 217.18 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 691.18 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/691.18 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 691.18 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 150,110.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,110.47/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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