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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.94, 691.08 and 217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.94, 691.08 and 217.33 is: 325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.94 : 691.08 = 217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.94/691.08 = 217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.94x = 691.08 × 217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.94x = 150,192.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,192.42/460.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.84

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