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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.37, 696.29 and 204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.37, 696.29 and 204.36 is: 306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.37 : 696.29 = 204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.37/696.29 = 204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.37x = 696.29 × 204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.37x = 142,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,292.80/464.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.42

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