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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.24, 695.76 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.24, 695.76 and 200.58 is: 300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.24 : 695.76 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.24/695.76 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.24x = 695.76 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.24x = 139,555.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,555.54/464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.61

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