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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.35, 696.62 and 217.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.35, 696.62 and 217.37 is: 326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.35 : 696.62 = 217.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.35/696.62 = 217.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.35x = 696.62 × 217.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.35x = 151,424.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,424.29/464.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.10

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