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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 691.02 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 691.02 and 217.17 is: 325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 691.02 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/691.02 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 691.02 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 150,068.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,068.81/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.61

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