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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.27, 695.73 and 217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.27, 695.73 and 217.55 is: 326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.27 : 695.73 = 217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.27/695.73 = 217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.27x = 695.73 × 217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.27x = 151,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,356.06/464.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.01

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