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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 690.90 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 690.90 and 204.04 is: 306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 690.90 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/690.90 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 690.90 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 140,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,971.24/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.06

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