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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.17, 691.96 and 217.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.17, 691.96 and 217.53 is: 326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.17 : 691.96 = 217.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.17/691.96 = 217.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.17x = 691.96 × 217.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.17x = 150,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,522.06/461.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.39

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