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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.81, 691.15 and 204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.81, 691.15 and 204.25 is: 306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.81 : 691.15 = 204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.81/691.15 = 204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.81x = 691.15 × 204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.81x = 141,167.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,167.39/460.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.35

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