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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.55, 695.61 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.55, 695.61 and 216.71 is: 325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.55 : 695.61 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.55/695.61 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.55x = 695.61 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.55x = 150,745.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,745.64/463.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.20

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