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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 694.95 and 216.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 694.95 and 216.61 is: 324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 694.95 = 216.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/694.95 = 216.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 694.95 × 216.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 150,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,530.57/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.52

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