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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.79, 691.41 and 217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.79, 691.41 and 217.49 is: 326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.79 : 691.41 = 217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.79/691.41 = 217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.79x = 691.41 × 217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.79x = 150,371.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,371.51/460.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.34

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