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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 692.56 and 205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 692.56 and 205.04 is: 307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 692.56 = 205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/692.56 = 205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 692.56 × 205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 142,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,002.50/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.68

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