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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 691.47 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 691.47 and 217.44 is: 325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 691.47 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/691.47 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 691.47 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 150,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,353.24/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.78

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