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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461, 691.04 and 217.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461, 691.04 and 217.09 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461 : 691.04 = 217.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461/691.04 = 217.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461x = 691.04 × 217.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461x = 150,017.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,017.87/461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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