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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.43, 696.04 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.43, 696.04 and 204.50 is: 306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.43 : 696.04 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.43/696.04 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.43x = 696.04 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.43x = 142,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,340.60/464.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.48

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