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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.68, 696.97 and 217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.68, 696.97 and 217.81 is: 326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.68 : 696.97 = 217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.68/696.97 = 217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.68x = 696.97 × 217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.68x = 151,804.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,804.26/464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.69

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