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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 691.34 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 691.34 and 217.35 is: 326.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 691.34 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/691.34 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 691.34 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 150,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,261.66/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.03

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