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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.73, 691.28 and 214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.73, 691.28 and 214.05 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.73 : 691.28 = 214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.73/691.28 = 214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.73x = 691.28 × 214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.73x = 147,967.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,967.41/460.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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