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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 690.78 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 690.78 and 204.20 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 690.78 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/690.78 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 690.78 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 141,057.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,057.28/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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