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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 690.74 and 216.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 690.74 and 216.92 is: 325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 690.74 = 216.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/690.74 = 216.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 690.74 × 216.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 149,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,830.78/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.09

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