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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 691.98 and 217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 691.98 and 217.71 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 691.98 = 217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/691.98 = 217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 691.98 × 217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 150,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,650.97/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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