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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.86, 690.96 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.86, 690.96 and 217.26 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.86 : 690.96 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.86/690.96 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.86x = 690.96 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.86x = 150,117.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,117.97/460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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