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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461, 691.48 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461, 691.48 and 217.68 is: 326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461 : 691.48 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461/691.48 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461x = 691.48 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461x = 150,521.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,521.37/461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.51

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