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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 695.84 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 695.84 and 217.04 is: 325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 695.84 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/695.84 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 695.84 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 151,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,020.55/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.57

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