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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.50, 692 and 217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.50, 692 and 217.74 is: 326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.50 : 692 = 217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.50/692 = 217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.50x = 692 × 217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.50x = 150,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,676.08/461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.49

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