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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.24, 695.98 and 204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.24, 695.98 and 204.05 is: 305.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.24 : 695.98 = 204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.24/695.98 = 204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.24x = 695.98 × 204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.24x = 142,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,014.72/464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.91

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