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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.86, 696.44 and 217.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.86, 696.44 and 217.61 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.86 : 696.44 = 217.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.86/696.44 = 217.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.86x = 696.44 × 217.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.86x = 151,552.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,552.31/464.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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