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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.57, 692.01 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.57, 692.01 and 217.96 is: 326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.57 : 692.01 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.57/692.01 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.57x = 692.01 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.57x = 150,830.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,830.50/461.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.78

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