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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.39, 691.07 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.39, 691.07 and 217.17 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.39 : 691.07 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.39/691.07 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.39x = 691.07 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.39x = 150,078.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,078.59/461.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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