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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461, 691.80 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461, 691.80 and 204.50 is: 306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461 : 691.80 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461/691.80 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461x = 691.80 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461x = 141,473.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,473.10/461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.88

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