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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.75, 690.67 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.75, 690.67 and 216.84 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.75 : 690.67 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.75/690.67 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.75x = 690.67 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.75x = 149,764.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,764.88/460.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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