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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.88, 690.84 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.88, 690.84 and 217.56 is: 326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.88 : 690.84 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.88/690.84 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.88x = 690.84 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.88x = 150,299.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,299.15/460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.11

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