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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.22, 691.65 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.22, 691.65 and 204.54 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.22 : 691.65 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.22/691.65 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.22x = 691.65 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.22x = 141,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,470.09/461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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