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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.99, 691.64 and 217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.99, 691.64 and 217.49 is: 326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.99 : 691.64 = 217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.99/691.64 = 217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.99x = 691.64 × 217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.99x = 150,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,421.05/460.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.30

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