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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.24, 692.17 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.24, 692.17 and 217.79 is: 326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.24 : 692.17 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.24/692.17 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.24x = 692.17 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.24x = 150,746.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,746.91/461.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.83

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