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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.69, 690.53 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.69, 690.53 and 213.64 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.69 : 690.53 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.69/690.53 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.69x = 690.53 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.69x = 147,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,522.03/460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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