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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.66, 696.47 and 217.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.66, 696.47 and 217.99 is: 326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.66 : 696.47 = 217.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.66/696.47 = 217.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.66x = 696.47 × 217.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.66x = 151,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,822.30/464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.74

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