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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 691.38 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 691.38 and 204.42 is: 306.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 691.38 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/691.38 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 691.38 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 141,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,331.90/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.63

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