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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.53, 692.52 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.53, 692.52 and 217.92 is: 326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.53 : 692.52 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.53/692.52 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.53x = 692.52 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.53x = 150,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,915.74/461.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.99

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