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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.90, 691.41 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.90, 691.41 and 213.98 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.90 : 691.41 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.90/691.41 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.90x = 691.41 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.90x = 147,947.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,947.91/460.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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