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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.62, 697.11 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.62, 697.11 and 217.96 is: 327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.62 : 697.11 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.62/697.11 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.62x = 697.11 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.62x = 151,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,943.38/464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.02

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