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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.94, 691.53 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.94, 691.53 and 204.62 is: 306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.94 : 691.53 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.94/691.53 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.94x = 691.53 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.94x = 141,500.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,500.87/460.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.98

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