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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 691.62 and 217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 691.62 and 217.40 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 691.62 = 217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/691.62 = 217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 691.62 × 217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 150,358.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,358.19/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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